About this Event
So you've published your book...now what? Join us at Brookline Booksmith for a workshop on how to reach the book industry as an indie author, with author and instructor M.J. Etkind.
This event will feature a comprehensive presentation on how to navigate everything from advance readers to distribution to bookstore partnerships. Learn from a veteran indie author how best to engage bookstores and libraries and build your business as an indie author.
Register for the event!
RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.
Get M.J. Etkind's guide "Escaping the Algorithm"!
Preorder your copy of Escaping the Algorithm through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.
CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!
Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.
Event accessibility
- This event will take place at street level.
- ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.
- Please email us at [email protected] as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs!
About M.J. Etkind
M.J. Etkind lives a double life. By day, she is a corporate girly with a business degree. By night, she writes romance novels in a cozy book filled apartment in Boston. M.J. Etkind’s most favorite fun fact is that she once took an entire vacation to visit a bookstore. Etkind has three self-published romance novels: Dishwasher Safe (2024), The Witch of Wall Street (2025), and The Lone Wolf Paradox (2026). She is also the author of Escaping the Algorithm: The Self-Published Author's Handbook to Working Directly with the Book Community to Build a Business.
About Brookline Booksmith
Brookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com!
Event venue & nearby stays
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States
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